HRPP/IRB

Welcome new and returning researchers to the 2023-2024 academic term! Please take the time to read the following important information.

Expected Delayed Processing and Review Timelines

Please be advised that our office anticipates substantial delays in processing and review timelines throughout Spring 2024. These delays are anticipated due to increased submissions, decreased reviewer availability, and ongoing beta testing for our new eIRB submission system – more information regarding eirb coming soon!

Updates to Published HRPP/IRB Forms

Please be advised that many of our forms have been recently updated. These changes have been made based on user feedback, policy updates, and accessibility best practices. Before acting on a prospective or ongoing study, please visit our forms page for the most current document versions. New submissions utilizing outdated forms will not be accepted.

Updates to the HRPP Manual

Please be advised that the HRPP Manual has recently been revised to reflect policy updates.

Sections revised include:

  • Section 2.2 Number of IRBs
  • Section 3.8 Possible IRB Actions
  • Section 3.10.3 Approval Period
  • Section 5.4.2 Additional Elements of Informed Consent
  • Section 6.5.1 Applicability
  • Section 7 FDA Regulated Research
  • Section 7.2 Procedures
  • Section 7.3 Investigational Drugs and Devices
  • Section 19 Definitions

Updates to the HRPP Website

The HRPP/IRB website has recently been updated to reflect the above and reformatted for improved user navigation.

  • Current IRB members/reviewers: Please review the updated “Information for IRB Members” tabs in the navigation bar for the most current information regarding member responsibilities and the IRB Full Board meeting schedule.
  • New and returning researchers: Please review the updated “Information for Researchers” tabs in the navigation bar for the most current information regarding applying for HRPP/IRB review and managing your approved research studies.

Please be advised that correspondence and review timelines will delayed during periods of closures.

DATEWSU OBSERVED HOLIDAY
Jan 1, 2024New Year’s Day
Jan 15, 2024Martin Luther King Jr. Day
May 27, 2024Memorial Day
June 19, 2024Juneteenth
July 4, 2024Independence Day
Sept 2, 2024Labor Day
Nov 11, 2024Veterans Day
Nov 28, 2024Thanksgiving Day
Nov 29, 2024Native American Heritage Day
Dec 24, 2024Christmas Holiday* WSU observes a Christmas Holiday in lieu of President’s Day.
Dec 25, 2024Christmas Day